The second wine of Château Lafon-Rochet; see there.
The winery is located in the commune of Saint-Estèphe in the area of the same name in the Médoc (Bordeaux). In the Bordeaux classification of 1855, the estate was awarded fourth place (Quatrième Grand Cru Classé). Its origins date back to the mid-16th century. In the middle of the 17th century, the estate came into the possession of Etienne de Lafon. In contrast to many other estates, the estate's history was hardly affected by the French...
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